GAY LEADERS APPLAUD WASHINGTON FOR MEETING WITH THEM
LATEST: The leader of America’s Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is willing to forgive disgraced GREY’S ANATOMY star ISAIAH WASHINGTON for his recent homophobic comments if the actor continues to prove he’s not anti-gay.
Washington met with GLAAD president NEIL GIULIANO and other gay community leaders yesterday (22JAN07) to address his recent public slur regarding castmate, TR KNIGHT.
The actor was reprimanded by gay rights leaders after using the derogatory word ‘faggot’ during a televised Golden Globes Awards press conference.
Washington has since apologised for his remarks and asked gay leaders for their help.
Giuliano admits he was impressed with his first meeting with Washington yesterday, and feels confident the actor means business when he insists he wants to clear his name and appease critics who were upset by his comments.
The GLAAD leader says, "Isaiah understands that he is going to be judged by more than just his apology.
"He knows that his future actions… will demonstrate his sincerity in becoming part of the solution to anti-gay bigotry. We welcome the opportunity to work with him in the coming months."
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